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NJ S3832

Requires issuance of raincheck for unavailable good or service advertised by digital coupon.


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Introduced
10/24/2024
In Committee
10/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the issuance of rainchecks for goods or services advertised by digital coupon. Under the bill, if an item advertised to the public by a person who sells or offers for sale goods or services at a retail location is not currently available in stock, as advertised to the public in a digital coupon, the person is required to provide a raincheck for not less than 60 days, which would allow the consumer to obtain the same product, service, or benefit at the same price, discount or on the same terms and conditions as that provided by the digital coupon. A violation of the bill's provisions is an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.). An unlawful practice is punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. In addition, a violation can result in cease and desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to the injured.

AI Summary

This bill requires the issuance of rainchecks for goods or services advertised by digital coupon. If an item advertised in a digital coupon is not currently available in stock, the seller must provide a raincheck for at least 60 days, allowing the consumer to obtain the same product, service, or benefit at the same price, discount, or on the same terms and conditions as the digital coupon. A violation of this requirement is considered an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, which can result in monetary penalties, cease and desist orders, punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to the injured consumer.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 10/24/2024)

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